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Cholera
SYMPTOMS may include sudden, near constant diarrhea, muscle cramps, stupor,
eye swelling, skin wrinkling , bluish color, great thirst, reduced urination
CAUSES. Vibro cholerae which is transmitted via contaminated food or water
produce a bacterium that causes an acute infection. This is rare in the USA.
TREATMENT. Fluids are essential. Antibiotics may be prescribed.